New memories with new friends
Posted January 4, 2018
Since arriving home, tons of people have asked me about my time in Singapore, expecting lengthy answers about traveling, experiencing new cultures, and eating...Profile mjz927
My professors actually look like me…?
Posted November 13, 2017
Unlike the many exchange students I’ve met in Singapore, who often tell me about how conspicuous they feel in their classes, I’m happy to...
Food is more than just sustenance
Posted October 4, 2017
Some of you might know it as hot pot, but in Singapore it’s more than just that. “Steamboat” is what they call hot pot;...
American v. Singaporean Politics: Democracy or Political Stability?
Posted August 28, 2017
When locals hear I’m from the US, they’ll ask me about how things are going under President Trump. Sometimes with a sympathetic face, other...
The realities of registration
Posted July 27, 2017
Just seeing orange and blue – the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) school colors – brings me some anxiety. Don’t get me wrong, deep...